Systems Administrator

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs as needed for ground assets in support of classified systems
• Aid in the deployment and configuration of collection services and tools
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate cyber requirements into space assets throughout production and operation phases
• Continuously evaluate/maintain system baseline in compliance with accreditation requirements
• Maintain system boundary security configurations to include patch management, vulnerability remediation, implementing STIGs, and any additional system security configurations as needed
• Implement systems administration tasks associated with cybersecurity control in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and contractual requirements
• Affirm network servers, routers, and switches to ensure they comply with security policy, procedures, and technical requirements
• Establish secured host baseline (SHB) images to be applied to multiple operating systems and DISA STIGs
• Conduct vulnerability testing using system test tools (i.e., ACAS/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and/or Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)) and remediate flaws within directed timeframe
• Perform backups and configuration of backup repository IAW system monitoring plans
• Identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories
• Ensure that hardware, software, data, and facility resources are archived, sanitized, or disposed of in a manner consistent with system security plans and requirements
• Participate in the change management process, and assess system impact of proposed changes
• Report all security-related concerns and changes that may affect the system
• Provide proactive system administration support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field or 5 years of directly related experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a systems administration position for the U. S government or a U.S. government contractor
• Security+ certification or equivalent
• Currently possess a Top Secret clearance or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guide (SRGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) to securely configure network-enabled devices
• Experience with anti-virus, Vulnerability Assessment, HIDS/NIDS, McAfee HBSS, Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and centralized auditing tools (Splunk preferred)